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We filtered the 50 games similar to Hearts of Iron IV down to the 16 that fit the “Historical” category. Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition, Stronghold Kingdoms and Might & Magic: Heroes VI top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Hearts of Iron IV.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio

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Within the “Historical” category, the closest game to Hearts of Iron IV is Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Stronghold Kingdoms and Might & Magic: Heroes VI follow close behind.

#1Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition94 #2Stronghold Kingdoms94 #3Might & Magic: Heroes VI90 #4Northgard89 #5Fire Emblem Heroes88

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The best games with a historical setting like Hearts of Iron IV

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hearts of Iron IV. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

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Total War: ROME II - Emperor Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 87KRAWG👍 81%· 238MC76

Year 2013Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~15hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and real-time strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and base building, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2Stronghold Kingdoms

94

Stronghold Kingdoms

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPTacticalOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 64%· 9.5KRAWG👍 12%· 74MC75

Year 2011Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings setting medieval, online features and base building, while skipping competitive edge

#3Might & Magic: Heroes VI

90

Might & Magic: Heroes VI

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3

Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting medieval and base building, while skipping deep simulation

89

Northgard

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 68KIGDB81· 4OC79· 21

Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

#5Fire Emblem Heroes

88

Fire Emblem Heroes

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalIsometric

IGDB75· 8

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy

86

DEFCON

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

Co-opPvPSoloMultiplayerTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 51%· 176MC84IGDB85· 2

Year 2006Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

#7Spice&Wolf VR2

86

Spice&Wolf VR2

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloPvPMultiplayerTacticalHistorical

Steam👍 65%· 1.4KRAWG👍 26%· 28MC59

Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

83

RimWorld

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSandbox WorldOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and real-time strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping competitive edge

#9The Banner Saga

81

The Banner Saga

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalRanged

Steam👍 89%· 16KRAWG👍 82%· 741MC81IGDB82· 14OC81· 99

Year 2014Dev Versus EvilPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping real-time strategy

#10Tactical Breach Wizards

79

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

#11The Banner Saga 3

79

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping real-time strategy

#12Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

78

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalExplorationCasual

Steam👍 53%· 262MC48

Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

#13King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

78

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricDark

Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74

Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#14Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

78

Shadowhand: RPG Card Game

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 82%· 825IGDB65· 2

Dev Grey Alien Games · Positech GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, visual novel storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

#15Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

77

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalHistoricalIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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